AI Innovation for Resilient Supply Chains is a global challenge led by UpLink and Accenture, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum’s Next Frontiers of Operations Initiative. It sought early-stage solutions using AI and advanced technologies to redesign supply-chain architectures for resilience and adaptability.
The challenge formed part of the UpLink Innovation Challenge Series – Spring 2026. Approximately 10 selected submissions are to become UpLink Ventures and join a 2027 cohort programme.
Benefits & funding
- Approximately 10 submissions are expected to be selected as UpLink Ventures.
- Benefits include access to Forum- and partner-led events, projects and communities, global visibility, strategic introductions, and technical, business and operational support.
- The official page lists non-cash ecosystem support and does not state a cash award or participation fee.
Eligibility
- The call targeted early-stage ventures with solutions ready to move from innovation toward real-world deployment at scale.
- Solutions needed to use AI or advanced technologies in supply-chain architecture, ecosystem-wide risk and planning, resilient sourcing, or logistics and fulfilment coordination.
- The page describes a global call and states no nationality, residency, degree, experience, age or gender requirement.
Can you apply?
Open to all applicants
No nationality, residency, education, or experience limits are listed.
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Application process
- 1Review the four focus areas and the published selection headings before positioning the solution.
- 2Submit the solution through the official challenge page during the submission window; applications are now closed and the form is no longer available.
- 3Applications move through review and selection, followed by a pitch event for shortlisted candidates and a cohort announcement.
Program timeline
Challenge launch.
22 April 2026
22 April–29 June
Submissions; the official page prints 2025 for this range, which conflicts with its 2026 launch and review dates.
Review and selection process.
June–August 2026
Pitch event for shortlisted candidates.
August 2026
Cohort announcement.
21 September 2026
Cohort programme.
2027